SH 149 over Watt Creek
GoodRusk County, Texas · 5.10 MI NW of SH 43 · Structure no. 102010039302020
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,861
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 149 over Watt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 149 over Watt Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 78 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,861 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,580 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 149 over Watt Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SH 149 over Watt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 149 over Watt Creek carry?
About 8,861 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 149 over Watt Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns SH 149 over Watt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.